gov constitution terms

Segregation

The social separation of races is ___

Poll Tax

A fee once required to vote, now illegal, was a  ___

Censorship

The banning of media or films due to offensive ideas is called ___

Executive Branch

The branch that enforces or carries out laws is the ___

Indictment

A formal charge issued by citizen accusing someone of a crime is an ___

Immunity Privilege

Why can’t members of Congress be sued for statements made during debate?

Slander

Spreading lies verbally to harm someone’s reputation is ___

Libel

Spreading lies in print to harm someone’s reputatation is ___

Judicial Branch

The branch that interprets the meaning of laws is the ___

Popular Sovereignty

The principle that government power comes from the people is ___

Petition

A formal written request to authorities is a ___

Constitutional Convention

Delegates gathered in Philadelphia in 1787 to create a new plan for government at what historic meeting?

Anti - Federalists

Opponents of ratifying the Constitution were known as ___

Double Jeopardy

Being tried twice for the same crime is known as ___

Racial Profiling

When someone is unfairly targeted by law enforcement based on appearance, it’s ___

Legislative branch

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

Discrimination

Unfair treatment toward certain groups is called ___

Concurrent Powers

Powers that both national and state governments share are ___

Preamble

The opening section of the Constitution that states its purpose is the ___

President Pro Tempore

The Senate officer who serves in the vice president’s absence is called ___

Revenue

Income raised by the government through taxes is ___

Electoral College

The group that formally selects the president and vice president is the ___

Income tax

A tax on people’s earnings is known as ___

Suffrage

The right to vote is known as ___

Census

A population count used for representation is a ___

Bill

A proposed law presented to Congress is a ___

Federalism

The system dividing power between national and state governments is called ___

Search Warrant

A court order allowing police to search private property is a ___

Civil RIghts

The right to full equality under the law refers to ___

Rule of Law

The concept that everyone, including leaders, must follow the law is ___

Great Compromise

The agreement creating a two-house Congress, balancing large and small states, was the ___

Preamble

The introduction to the Constitution explaining its goals is the ___

Due Process

Following established legal steps fairly and properly is called ___

Amendment

A formal change to the Constituton is an ___

Quorum

The minimum number of members needed to conduct business is a ___

Constitution

The system of fundamental laws and principles by which a nation is governed is the ___

Impeachment

Bringing formal charges against an official is ___

Eminent Domain

The government’s right to take private property for public use is ___

Expressed (Enumerated) Powers

Powers listed specifically in the Constitution for the national government are ___

Adjourns

When Congress officially suspends a meeting, it ___

Civil Liberties

Freedoms to think and act without unfair government interference are ___

Checks and Balances

The system allowing each branch of government to limit the others is ___

Grand Jury

The group that reviews evidence before deciding to charge someone with a crime is a ___

Reserved Powers

Powers kept by the states alone are called ___

Affirmative Action

Programs designed to make up for past discrimination are known as ___

Federalists

Supporters of the newly proposed Constitution were called ___

Bill of Rights

The first ten amendments safeguarding individual rights are called the ___

Bail

Money paid to ensure an accused person returns for trial is called ___

Emoluments

Salaries or payments to government officials are called ___

Three-Fifths Compromise

The plan that counted enslaved people partly toward population totals was the ___

1st amendment

freedom of speech, press, religion, petition, and assembly

2nd amendment

the right to bear arms

3rd amendment

right not to be forced to quarter (house) soldiers during times of peace

4th amendment

no unreasonable searches and seizures, no warrants without probably cause

5th amendment

right to not incriminate yourself, protection against double jeopardy, government can’t take away life, liberty, or property without due process

6th amendment

speedy and public trial by impartial jury in criminal cases, right to attorney (counsel), right to be informed of the charges, right to confront your witnesses/accusers

7th amendment

trial by jury in civil cases

8th amendment

no cruel or unusual punishment

9th amendment

rights listed in the constitution are not the only rights we have

10th amendment

powers not given to the national government by the constitution belong to the states

11th amendment

states are immune to lawsuits from out of state citizens

12th amendment

requires separate ballots for president and vice president in electoral college

13th amendment

abolished slavery

14th amendment

granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to all born in the US

15th amendment

granted african americans the right to vote

16th amendment

gave national government the authority to establish income tax

17th amendment

required direct election of senates (instead of state legislatures)

18th amendment

prohibition of alcohol in the US

19th amendment

granted women the right to vote

20th amendment

shortened time between when an election takes place and president comes to place

21st amendment

repealed 18th amendment, allowed alcohol

22nd amendment

established maximum of 2 terms for a president

23rd amendment

granted residents of DC the right to vote for president

24th amendment

outlawed poll taxes

25th amendment

established procedures for filing vaccines

26th amendment

granted those 18 and over the right to vote

27th amendment

forbids any changes to the salary of congress members until the next election concludes